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Suicidal Women: Prevention and Intervention Strategies (IN: Women and Suicidal Behavior, edited by S S Canetto & D Lester)
Canetto S S
The focus of this chapter is on the primary prevention & treatment (secondary & tertiary prevention) of suicidal behaviour in women. Risk factors are briefly summarized. Primary prevention issues are discussed next. The treatment literature is then reviewed and critiqued. (91 refs.)